Art Gallery
Throughout the year, the walls of the Clubhouse host the work of different artists.
September2018
The September Gallery artist is the photographer Guy Odent. His exhibition will be held from the beginning of September through to mid-October. Please read the article below in which he explains how his love of photography developed and the ideas behind this latest exhibition. (Thank you to Kathy Whalley for the translation from French).
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I was born in Comines, Belgium in 1955 and I am a self taught photographer. My passion for images and for photography in particular, dates back to the early 1990s. My first trip to Scotland triggered this passion which made me want to share with others it's beautiful landscapes, it's pure colours and the traditions and warmth of the people. There were more trips to follow...to France, Crete, Mauritania and Morocco, returning to the highlands of Scotland as well as to my beautiful Belgium.
Since 2000 I have been linked to an association which has helped me improve my technique and through digital photography I have learnt how to correct and 'change' photos. By 2009 I was exhibiting my work which allowed me to share my vision with a larger audience.
In 2015, I joined l'Atelier de l'Image in Tourinnes-la-Grosse where I could further develop my technical skills while gaining more experience.
The BCWCB exhibition is composed of three themes. The first two series are a group of black and white photographs of Scotland and Mauritania which will allow you to see these countries through my lens. The third series is a set of coloured photographs entitled 'Têtes et Noeuds' (Heads and Knots) which will transport you to an imaginary world of animals and people. I wish you happy travelling while viewing the exhibition.
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Guy Odent is offering a 'meet and greet' event towards the end of this exhibition on the afternoon of Sunday 7 October. All club members friends and family are invited to this informal get together. The time will be announced in the October edition of Passport.
Linda Davidson and Kathy Whalley Gallery Coordinators
June 2018
For the month of June through to the beginning of September the ladies of the BCWCB art classes led by Molly Tchokanova and Christophe Castiaux will be displaying their art work. They all warmly invite you, with family and friends to their Preview (vernissage), with drinks and nibbles at the Clubhouse on Sunday 3 June from 15.00 to
17.00.
There will be a chance to vote for your favourite paintings, browse, and perhaps buy at a special handmade jewellery stall which will be available exclusively on Sunday only, raising funds for the Clubhouse.
Linda Davidson and Kathy Whalley, Gallery Coordinators
April/May 2018
Kathy Whalley is our April/May artist for the Gallery and her paintings can be see from 20 April through to 31 May
at the Clubhouse. She will be holding her vernissage (preview) on Sunday 22 April from 15.00 to 18.00; everyone is
welcome to enjoy this magical group of paintings.
Kathy Whalley (née Cooper) had the good fortune of a great art teacher in the sixth form. He was to change the course of her life. Instead of pursuing a science career, Kathy studied Architecture and Planning, but only worked as an architect for three years before setting up her own business, selling craft supplies. She sold her business 4 years ago and since then has taken up painting. Now she is delighted to wake up worrying about light and dark, shape
and form, colour combinations and how to paint that shadow, instead of VAT returns and employment contracts!
She is passionate about painting and would rather be painting than anything else, but she is still a beginner, exploring techniques, colour and ways of painting. This is visible in the varied styles and approaches of her paintings. Increasingly, she is focusing on colour and atmosphere. She wants the viewer of her painting to smile, be comforted or amused, but will also paint challenging images, expressing her concern for the environment and human condition.
Linda Davidson & Kathy Walley
Gallery Coordinaters
The September Gallery artist is the photographer Guy Odent. His exhibition will be held from the beginning of September through to mid-October. Please read the article below in which he explains how his love of photography developed and the ideas behind this latest exhibition. (Thank you to Kathy Whalley for the translation from French).
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I was born in Comines, Belgium in 1955 and I am a self taught photographer. My passion for images and for photography in particular, dates back to the early 1990s. My first trip to Scotland triggered this passion which made me want to share with others it's beautiful landscapes, it's pure colours and the traditions and warmth of the people. There were more trips to follow...to France, Crete, Mauritania and Morocco, returning to the highlands of Scotland as well as to my beautiful Belgium.
Since 2000 I have been linked to an association which has helped me improve my technique and through digital photography I have learnt how to correct and 'change' photos. By 2009 I was exhibiting my work which allowed me to share my vision with a larger audience.
In 2015, I joined l'Atelier de l'Image in Tourinnes-la-Grosse where I could further develop my technical skills while gaining more experience.
The BCWCB exhibition is composed of three themes. The first two series are a group of black and white photographs of Scotland and Mauritania which will allow you to see these countries through my lens. The third series is a set of coloured photographs entitled 'Têtes et Noeuds' (Heads and Knots) which will transport you to an imaginary world of animals and people. I wish you happy travelling while viewing the exhibition.
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Guy Odent is offering a 'meet and greet' event towards the end of this exhibition on the afternoon of Sunday 7 October. All club members friends and family are invited to this informal get together. The time will be announced in the October edition of Passport.
Linda Davidson and Kathy Whalley Gallery Coordinators
June 2018
For the month of June through to the beginning of September the ladies of the BCWCB art classes led by Molly Tchokanova and Christophe Castiaux will be displaying their art work. They all warmly invite you, with family and friends to their Preview (vernissage), with drinks and nibbles at the Clubhouse on Sunday 3 June from 15.00 to
17.00.
There will be a chance to vote for your favourite paintings, browse, and perhaps buy at a special handmade jewellery stall which will be available exclusively on Sunday only, raising funds for the Clubhouse.
Linda Davidson and Kathy Whalley, Gallery Coordinators
April/May 2018
Kathy Whalley is our April/May artist for the Gallery and her paintings can be see from 20 April through to 31 May
at the Clubhouse. She will be holding her vernissage (preview) on Sunday 22 April from 15.00 to 18.00; everyone is
welcome to enjoy this magical group of paintings.
Kathy Whalley (née Cooper) had the good fortune of a great art teacher in the sixth form. He was to change the course of her life. Instead of pursuing a science career, Kathy studied Architecture and Planning, but only worked as an architect for three years before setting up her own business, selling craft supplies. She sold her business 4 years ago and since then has taken up painting. Now she is delighted to wake up worrying about light and dark, shape
and form, colour combinations and how to paint that shadow, instead of VAT returns and employment contracts!
She is passionate about painting and would rather be painting than anything else, but she is still a beginner, exploring techniques, colour and ways of painting. This is visible in the varied styles and approaches of her paintings. Increasingly, she is focusing on colour and atmosphere. She wants the viewer of her painting to smile, be comforted or amused, but will also paint challenging images, expressing her concern for the environment and human condition.
Linda Davidson & Kathy Walley
Gallery Coordinaters
March 2018
The artist exibiting at the Gallery in March is Bernadette van Haverbeke. Using various techniques and wide range of materials she produces bright and expressive paintings.
Bernadette was born in Overijse in 1944 and at school, always preferred scribbling on her exercise books rather than studying from them. Bernadette started drawing and painting at an early age and continued to perfect her skills even while raising her family. She has followed various artistic courses and classes and is well known in the Brabant region.
She describes herself as a 'free electron' always searching, experimenting and trying out new techniques. She says she has been actively creative for many years and finds herself at the cross roads of various schools of painting.
Through her art, she would like to share with others the richness her life experience has brought her. This vision includes her emotions, her memories and her dreams .
Bernadette will be holding her vernissage (Preview) at the Clubhouse on Sunday 4 March between 16.00 and 18.00. Art lovers are welcome.
January 2018
Our January Gallery is pleased to show the works of an international photographic group based in Brussels.
“Âamet et Marolles” – Brussels street photography.
An exhibition by Viewfinders Photography Club of Brussels.
We are “Viewfinders”. We do photography. We come from nearby; we come far away. We speak English as a lingua franca, though our hearts beat to the rhythm of Brusseleir as any Ketje’s does. We made this exhibition because we love Brussels. Extending our theme “Bruxelles, ma belle. Ik zien a geire…”, it is an intimate portrait of the Old Market (“Aâmet”), the historic Marolles district and Brussels streets more generally, where the vibrant wonders of
Brussels past and present make an intense fabric for daily life.
The exhibition was opened for the first time at “La Clef d’Or” café, looking out over the famous Brussels flea-market. Closer to the beating heart of the city it is simply not possible to get! Now, for you, we are proud to show our work for the British and Commonwealth Women’s Club. From January 8 to 31.
Their Review (Vernissage) will be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday 9 January from 18.00 to 20.00. All members and friends are very welcome to come and meet the photographers and discover 'real hidden gems' in Brussels.
Gallery Coordinator
The artist exibiting at the Gallery in March is Bernadette van Haverbeke. Using various techniques and wide range of materials she produces bright and expressive paintings.
Bernadette was born in Overijse in 1944 and at school, always preferred scribbling on her exercise books rather than studying from them. Bernadette started drawing and painting at an early age and continued to perfect her skills even while raising her family. She has followed various artistic courses and classes and is well known in the Brabant region.
She describes herself as a 'free electron' always searching, experimenting and trying out new techniques. She says she has been actively creative for many years and finds herself at the cross roads of various schools of painting.
Through her art, she would like to share with others the richness her life experience has brought her. This vision includes her emotions, her memories and her dreams .
Bernadette will be holding her vernissage (Preview) at the Clubhouse on Sunday 4 March between 16.00 and 18.00. Art lovers are welcome.
January 2018
Our January Gallery is pleased to show the works of an international photographic group based in Brussels.
“Âamet et Marolles” – Brussels street photography.
An exhibition by Viewfinders Photography Club of Brussels.
We are “Viewfinders”. We do photography. We come from nearby; we come far away. We speak English as a lingua franca, though our hearts beat to the rhythm of Brusseleir as any Ketje’s does. We made this exhibition because we love Brussels. Extending our theme “Bruxelles, ma belle. Ik zien a geire…”, it is an intimate portrait of the Old Market (“Aâmet”), the historic Marolles district and Brussels streets more generally, where the vibrant wonders of
Brussels past and present make an intense fabric for daily life.
The exhibition was opened for the first time at “La Clef d’Or” café, looking out over the famous Brussels flea-market. Closer to the beating heart of the city it is simply not possible to get! Now, for you, we are proud to show our work for the British and Commonwealth Women’s Club. From January 8 to 31.
Their Review (Vernissage) will be held at the Clubhouse on Tuesday 9 January from 18.00 to 20.00. All members and friends are very welcome to come and meet the photographers and discover 'real hidden gems' in Brussels.
Gallery Coordinator